Feeling discouraged, confused or sad? Join us for this training program to discover:

• How to ENJOY this crazy COVID season
• God's #1 goal for us through all this
• The truth about your emotions
• The way God created your amazing mind (and why it sometimes drives you crazy)
• The truth about stress, pressure and more.
• The 6 anti-discouragement questions, and more!

Tune in here: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/marniesfriends/2020/12/02/discouraged-join-uswww.blogtalkradio.com/marniesfriends/2020/12/02/discouraged-join-us
Get your 6 anti-discouragement question download here.

Where are you struggling for clarity today? Where do you feel discouraged or confused? In what area of your life do you wish you could get more freedom or feel more "in control?" 

God doesn't just HAVE the answer. He IS the answer. He is the "I AM." 

"In all your ways acknowledge Him..."

Tip your head, tip your heart, open yourself to His input. Even if you don't get instantaneous answers, you will experience immediate peace as He leads you to the next step on your journey! 
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​Spiritual Warfare: A Believer’s Perspective of Satan’s Position
by Marnie Swedberg . www.Marnie.com

• Satan is the believer’s defeated foe.  Hebrews 2:14, Rev. 12:11 
• True authority bypasses the need for battle.  Ephesians 1:18-23  As a believer, I have the same authority over Satan as Jesus did. 
• Satan and demons have no “real” weapons to use against believers. Colossians 2:15      
• Satan takes advantage of our ignorance.  II Corinthians 2:11  While powerless on his own, Satan seems to possess whatever power we attribute (give) to him. 
• Satan comes at us with “schemes” vs. “real” power.  Ephesians 6:11 
• Satan operates within the opportunities we give him.  Ephesians 4:26-27  We are the ones who “invite” his involvement. 
• We are to suit up in spiritual armor, but not to fight.  Ephesians 6:10-17  We are to suit up so we can “stand firm” and “pray” for others.
• Satan can show up like a roaring lion.  I Peter 5:9  We are to see him as he is (defeated), not to “battle” him for a victory.  We are to withstand him with truth… to remain firm in our faith.
• Freedom comes as a result of God’s truth, not through battle.  II Timothy 2:25-26   People who are being bothered by demons do not need someone to “cast out the devil” but rather they need to receive the knowledge of the truth at which point they could come to their senses and walk away without a fight.  Like a wounded soldier in surgery, however, having someone standing by with fresh water, wraps and words of encouragement can make all the difference.
• Attacks are opportunities in disguise.  James 4:7  Satan’s “schemes” or attacks should be used by Christians to renew our submission to Christ and to stand against false input by evil.
• Satan “used to” have authority to rule over the earth.  Genesis 1:28, Luke 4:6
• The chain of command on earth used to be God à  Satan à Man.  Mark 9:29  Before the cross, demons had to submit to Christ, but Satan still held second place in the chain of command.
• The chain of command after the cross is now God à Man à Satan.  I Cor. 15:45, Hebrews 7:27  When Christ offered Himself on the cross for our sins, He restored redeemed man to his former position of authority over Satan in this world. 
• Believers do have power over Satan right now.  Acts 5:12,16  Before the cross the disciples had “some” success casting out demons; after the cross they were seeing the freedom of all who were brought to them.
• Unbelievers are at the mercy of Satan.  Ephesians 2:1-2  Unbelievers need to come into the Truth of a personal faith in Christ in order to be protected from the “real” power of Satan.
• Believers are MORE than conquerors.  Romans 8:37
• Jesus stands between us and the evil one with strength and protection.  II Thessalonians 3:3
• Satan is still around, but he won’t be forever.  Romans 16:20  
• We are guaranteed triumph.  II Corinthians 2:14

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Conclusion:  God uses all created things to bring honor to himself, even Satan and demons.  At times He has used demons to prove certain points (ie – Job) or to increase someone’s dependence on Himself (ie –Paul).  But God never leaves us or forsakes us, being ever faithful to strengthen and protect us through whatever He allows. (II Thess 3:3) 
 
The enemy is never supposed to be the focus of our attention at all.  Instead, we are to remain focused and dependent on Christ, no matter what! 

PURPOSE, PATHWAYS & PERSPECTIVE WITH LENORA TURNER
​During this interview with Marnie and guest, Lenora Turner, you’ll discover:

• How to stop sabotaging yourself.
• 7 ways to better understand yourself and your purpose.
• Insider secrets to launching and growing projects.
• How to turn around strained relationships.
• 4 simple strategies for expanding diversity on your teams.
• Insider secrets for facing painful situations.

Lenora Turner inspires leaders across the world with an entertaining, solution-based focus re: leadership thinking, workforce development and the freedom-delivering-power of God’s word. Learn how to bridge gaps at www.LenoraDiane.com. 

COVID Church Ideas with Pastor Dale Noe

• Our first and constant response (Key - praise).
• The mental shift that could change everything (key - no Rep/Dem, no W/B)
• Focus on the facts: Only 0.000166 (literally, 1/10,000th) of COVID cases are church-related.
• 3 ideas for Thanksgiving & Christmas COVID celebrations.  

Dale Noe is a Christian husband and father currently pastoring Brown’s Chapel in Paragould, Arkansas. He holds multiple degrees, has a vast experience in business leadership, and is the founder of Know Your Faith Ministries. Connect with him at https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/DaleNoe/

During this interview including COVID Church Ideas for Pastors with KP Tatum, you'll discover:

• How to think creatively outside the confines of a pandemic.
• Where to get the courage to step out with your biggest, most audacious ideas.
• What to do when you're exhausted, unsure of how to help or overwhelmed in ministry.
• Three specific holiday ideas for your church during the 2020 Thanksgiving and Christmas season.

HEART WORK PAYS OFF.  MATTHEW 5:16
Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr. provides faith on the frontlines in partnership with the Black Church Food Security Network, VOAD, Tarrant Churches Together, FEMA, HHS, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Village in the Valley, Faith Farm, USA, Huong Dao Temple, Hired Guns Surveyors, Designed 4 Greatness, Redemption Bowl Food Days Giveaways, the Coach and the Preacher Show with 911 Ministry and many more. He is the Pastor of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. A former appointment of Governors George W. Bush and Rick Perry and President Barack Obama's administrations, Pastor Tatum has served on the local, state, and national levels representing our most vulnerable populations in ministry for over 30 years.  He is a member of the executive board of directors of the Region 13 Education Service Center and the Interagency Council for the Elimination of Disproportionately and Disparities in Austin, Texas currently serving as the president of the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas and spokesman for the Faith and Community Leaders United.

Learn more at https://northtexan.unt.edu/content/my-brothers-keeper

Reasons to Keep Getting Up: 5 Habits of Faith with Marnie and Juanita Price of New Jersey. 

• The invisible trap we all fall into, and how it saps our faith.
  
• The #1 way to keep your faith alive, even during the hardest times.
  
• The secret power of finishing what you start.
  
• How to be satisfied vs. settling.
  
• The fear vaccination.
  

​Juanita Price is an author, speaker and a licensed Customs Broker and business owner. She is the founder of Absolute Truth Ministries, a division of Logos Institute of Ministry and Biblical Studies where she teaches biblical studies, theology, evangelism, foreign missions, discipleship and apologetics. Learn more at www.AbsoluteTruthNetwork.com. Juanita is also available to speak at events via www.WomenSpeakers.com.
SHOW LESS

During this interview about Retreat Planning during and after COVID, with Marnie and guest, Dr Sheri Rosenthal, you’ll discover:

• Why every coach, author and teacher should consider planning a retreat right now (even during COVID).
• The most important key to designing a transformational and experiential retreat.
• The method I use to choose my retreat locations.
• Why most retreat marketing doesn’t work and what to do about it.
• The easiest ways to sell out your retreat.
• How to clearly show the value of your retreat on your trip page.
• The two biggest legal mistakes and how to avoid them.
• 3 ways to run a safe retreat during COVID.
• The insider secret to monetizing your retreats.

Dr Sheri Rosenthal is a retreat strategist for coaches, speakers, and authors, helping them plan, fill, and profit their retreats through her Retreat Blueprint Program. Learn more at www.wanderlustentrepreneur.com.

During this hour with Marnie and Jodie Randisi, you’ll discover:
 

• The #1 key to making it possible and probable for your message to be preserved, published, produced and or performed.
• The 4 ingredients to preserve a legacy through writing.
• 4 exercises to get your started uncovering and celebrating your legacy.
• 4 creative ways to communicate your legacy other than writing a book.
• 3 kinds of editing you must include in your plan.
• 7 tips for self-editing.
• 3 mistakes first time authors make .
• 3 excellent reasons to get published.

 
Jodie Randisi has spent her career observing what it takes to connect with, motivate, and inspire human behavior. Her unique ability to blend humor with serious issues touches and enlightens audiences. She also works with writers, providing editorial assessments and marketing assistance as well as developmental, content and copy-editing services. Learn more at www.do-the-write-thing.com.  Jodie is also one of our featured speakers at www.WomenSpeakers.com. 

During this interview with Marnie and guest, Dorothy May Ross, you'll discover:

1. How to provide your audience an extraordinary experience. (Clear objectives)
2. The bells and whistles that help make virtual as, or more, exciting than on-premise.
3. The one step you cannot afford to miss. (Collaboration: Finding the right partners and platform.)
4. The key to success. (content is king)
5. How to feature riveting and life-changing stories.
6. The secret sauce to increase engagement. (online  Q&A, polls, quizzes)

 
Dorothy May Ross is the CEO of Women Rocking Life, co-author of Bouncing Back in Thriving & Changing Times and creator of the online training program, Reinventing Yourself in Midlife and Beyond. Attend Dorothy’s upcoming Virtual Retreat at https://bit.ly/2SXIKNK  Dorothy is also available to speak at events via www.WomenSpeakers.com.